うーん。これはいいな。 図書館はうるさくするところではないが、人々の交流の場であるべきだ。受験生と高齢者に席を取られた図書館はもうたくさんです。 | ビネバル出版／北欧留学情報センター

うーん。これはいいな。
図書館はうるさくするところではないが、人々の交流の場であるべきだ。受験生と高齢者に席を取られた図書館はもうたくさんです。Massimo (@Rainmaker1973)Finnish libraries have evolved far beyond traditional book lending, becoming vibrant community hubs that offer a wide range of practical services.

Many public libraries across Finland now lend sewing machines, 3D printers, and other tools to the public at no cost. Helsinki’s iconic Central Library Oodi, for example, provides access to over 100,000 books alongside sewing machines, recording studios, and digital fabrication equipment.

These services are fully funded by municipalities and protected by law, ensuring everyone, regardless of income, can use them. The initiative reflects Finland’s strong values of equality and sustainability. By lending sewing machines, libraries encourage people to repair their clothes instead of throwing them away, helping to reduce waste and promote a circular economy.

This innovative model highlights how Finnish libraries are redefining themselves as modern centers of community support, creativity, and lifelong learning.—  https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2056734218105807121

— 北欧留学情報センターBindeballe (@bindeballe) May 20, 2026